The Irish standard., 1887-01-08
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served.
An extensive raid for arms is re-
ported from the Ashford District. 1t
appears that early on the morning OF
December 6, a party of about 10 men
visited the houses of some of the most
respectable farmers in that locality.
The party were armed and disguised,
and were not recognized by any Of the
farmers. They visited, among others,
the houses of Bartholomew Bremen.
and John O'Alahoney, from each OF
whom they obtained a gun. They also
visited the house of Edward Winter,
where they obtained revolver. The
party met with no resistance, as the
arms were given up freely. District
Inspector Tweedy visited the scene.
but tio clew to the identity Of the raid
ers could be discovered.
LONDONDERRY.
On December 6, the costs Of the pf-
titioner MIR. Justin AIcCrrthy, NJ. P.)
in the Derry election, were furnished
to the solicitors for the respondent (Ml. .
Chas. e. Lewis). The costs amount to
E1 800, and this sum, less the amount
which may be taxed off by the Taxing
Master, will have to be paid by Mr.
Lewis solicitors.
On Dec. 3, a large meeting Of the ten
ants of the Skinners' and Drapers' es-
tates was held at the Lower Market.
Draperstown, for the purpose Of adopt
ing the ''pian of campaign" Mr.. Jol-
dan, NJ. F., presided. Mr.. Pinkerton.
M. P, Mi. Reynolds, M. F., and others
addressed the meeting, strongly advo-
eating the plan, and asserting theiy
readiness to so to Jail if necessary.
Resolutions were carried by acciama-
tion, and arrangements made to meet
again and pay their half years rent,
less the reduction demanded, to trustees
who are to he eappointed by acommittee.
Mr.. Garret Nagle, r. NJ. District-In-
spector, tl G. Moriarty and force Of
constabuIary were in town. A Govern
ment shorthand writer took notes Of
the proceedings.
LOUTH.
On December s, the Mayor held q
court for the purpose OF receiving and
deciding on objections to the nomina
ton papers OF the candidates at the
forthcoming election in Drogheda Of q
member to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of the late MIR. Thomas Mar
tin, r. g., for the Fair Gate Ward. The
candidates were Mr.. John Slevjn, Mag
dalen street, and Mr.: John Dolan, Sun
day Gate There was no objection to
the nomination papers of either candi-
date. .=~.
MONAGHAN.
A large meeting was held at SCOTS
town, near Monaghan, on Dec. Z, with
the object of adopting the ''plan of
campaign should the local landlords
refuse fair yent. Mr.. William O'Brien
M. F., cautioned the tenants not to be
in a. hurry to purchase their holdings.
Those who kept out Of the Land Courts
were now getting more reductions than
those who went in.
A meeting of about 800 tenants Gil
the Marquis of Baths estates in Mona
CHAN was held near Carrickmacross on
December to decide what number OF
years purchase should be offered to the
landlord. 1t was resolved that Is years
purchase would be a fair offer, and
that if this we're refused the "plan Of
campaign should be adopted. Mr..
VIM. O'Brien, M. P, said they were
giving the Marquis his last chance.
They pretended to dictate what tenants
should offer. They had General Butler
the attorney-g general, and the Liberal
party of England with them, and they
were bound to win.
ROSCOMA1ON.
A successful demonstration took
place at Curraghboy on Sunday, De-
cember s. Ill connection with the Home
Rule cause. a large number of people
were present and the Rev Martin
O'Beirne presided. Eloquent speeches
were made by Luke p. Hadey, M. F.,
Michael Loud, 7. c., and others. Re
solutions pledging confidence in the
Home Rule cause, condemning the ac-
tions Of certain landlords and endors-
ing the 'plan Of campaign" were
adopted. .
IIPPERARY.
a large meeting was held, on Decem-
Der S, at Tinhalia, about mile from
Carrick- on-Snir. Contingents were
present from Waterford, Kilkenny, and
and about 10000 persons
attended. A large force of police and
military occupied position outside the
pounds of the meeting. Addresses were
delivered by Messrs. Kenny. Mayne,
Pyne, and Condor, M. P.'s, and resolu-
ions unrn naScad in e11nport .,f urpo